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LCF158-50JL
1-5/8" CELLFLEX® Lite Low-Loss Foam-Dielectric Coaxial Cable

Rev : A | Rev date : 09 Jan 2026

CELLFLEX® Lite 1-5/8" low loss cable

Features / Benefits

  • It represents a light-weight transmission line solution 
    The light weight of CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable results in reduced work-force and lifting gear.
  • It is easy to transport, handle and install
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cables enable savings in shipping cost. 
  • It exhibits a cost-efficient alternative to copper transmission line
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable helps to reduce CAPEX spending.
  • It offers a user-friendly compatibility with RFS's existing range of accessories
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable requires less inventory additions, thus reduced OPEX.
  • It enables trouble-free installation and operation
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable avoids downtime and reduces OPEX.
  • The attenuation is comparable to the industry standard in traditional cable
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable maintains uncompromised coverage.
  • Specially developed connectors exhibit low and stable intermodulation performance
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable exceeds present PIM standards ensuring no dropped calls.
  • It is available with UV-resistant polyethylene or flame-retardant jackets
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable can be used outside and in indoor applications where restrictions apply.
  • It exceeds industry standard for return loss performance
    CELLFLEX® Lite coaxial cable means zero risk in network planning.
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Structure
Cable Type LCF
Size 1-5/8"
Jacket Option Outdoor
Inner Conductor Material Corrugated Copper Tube
Dielectric Material Foam Polyethylen
Outer Conductor Material Corrugated Aluminium
Jacket Material Black Polyethylen
Mechanical Specification
Inner Conductor Diameter 17.6mm (0.693in)
Dielectric Diameter 40.9mm (1.61in)
Outer Conductor Diameter 46.4mm (1.827in)
Jacket Diameter 50.2mm (1.976in)
Cable Weight 0.8kg/m (0.538lb/ft)
Min. Bending Radius, Single Bend 200mm (7.874in)
Min. Bending Radius, Repeated Bends 500mm (19.685in)
Bending Moment 40.7Nm (30.037ft-lbf)
Tensile Strength 2,100N (472.099lb)
Max. Pulling Length per Hoisting Grip 60m (2,362.205in)
Recommended Clamp Spacing 1.2m (3.937ft)
Max. Clamp Spacing
Electrical Specification
Impedance 50 ±1 Ω
Max. Operating Frequency 2.75 GHz
Velocity 90 %
Capacitance 74pF/m (22.555pF/ft)
Peak Power Rating 310 kW
RF Peak Voltage 5.6 kV
Jacket Spark 5 kV
DC-Resistance Inner Conductor
DC-Resistance Outer Conductor
Return Loss (VSWR) Performance Standard 20dB (1.222) / Premium 23/24dB (1.152/1.135) on specified frequencies.
Testing and Environmental
Fire Performance Halogen Free
Compliance RoHS 2011/65/EU
China RoHS SJ/T 11364-2006
IEC 60754-1/-2 Halogen Acid Gases
REACH (EC 1907/2006)
IEC 60754-1/-2 Halogen Acid Gases
Phase Stabilized Phase stabilized and phase matched cables are available upon request.
Installation Temperature, Minimum -40°C (-40°F)
Installation Temperature, Maximum 60°C (140°F)
Storage Temperature, Minimum -70°C (-94°F)
Storage Temperature, Maximum 85°C (185°F)
Operation Temperature, Minimum
Operation Temperature, Maximum 85°C (185°F)
ATTENUATION AND POWER RATING
Frequency, MHz dB per 100m dB per 100ft Power, kW
75 0.61 0.19 19.18
100 0.71 0.22 16.51
150 0.88 0.27 13.34
200 1.02 0.31 11.46
450 1.58 0.48 7.41
700 2.01 0.61 5.81
800 2.17 0.66 5.39
870 2.27 0.69 5.14
900 2.32 0.71 5.05
960 2.40 0.73 4.87
1800 3.45 1.05 3.39
2000 3.67 1.12 3.19
2200 3.88 1.18 3.02
2400 4.08 1.25 2.87
2600 4.28 1.31 2.73
2700 4.38 1.34 2.67
2750 4.43 1.35 2.64
Note Standard Conditions:
For attenuation: VSWR 1.0, cable temperature 20°C (68°F).
For average power: VSWR 1.0, ambient temperature 40°C (104°F), inner conductor temperature 100°C (212°F). No solar loading.

LCFXX-50JTC: TC cables (temperature cycled) are cables that are aged in order to reduce hysteresis effects. Available upon request.